Monday, August 18, 2025 - The university student who went viral for challenging President William Ruto during the International Youth Day celebrations in Kakamega on August 12th has disclosed fresh details about his interaction with the Head of State.
Jevin Oyoo, now widely known as the “Omba Omba Comrade”,
earned praise online after boldly urging President Ruto to provide grants to
struggling community-based organisations and NGOs in Uasin Gishu.
Speaking in a recent TV interview, Oyoo revealed that his
viral moment extended beyond the stage after he secured a private conversation
with the President “behind the tent.”
“It was not a walk in the park,” he recalled.
“I actually made history in my lineage as the first person
to talk to the President. He even gave me his number.”
Oyoo recounted how his colleagues were initially
disappointed when the discussion only ended with an exchange of contacts.
However, days later, the unexpected happened, the President
personally called him.
“Shock on me, he called. I never picked because I thought it
was his PA threatening me with abduction,” Oyoo admitted.
“He later texted ‘Hello,’ and when I called back, he asked
me what I wanted.”
Caught off-guard by the open-ended question, Oyoo says he
seized the chance to advocate for more than just his personal interests.
He told Ruto about a youth empowerment programme he runs in
Uasin Gishu that supports over 50 young people, requesting Government support
and grants.
“The President told me he would look into it,” Oyoo said.
Known for his activism and fearless approach, Oyoo has since
embraced the nickname Omba Omba Comrade, a label that has cemented his rising
profile in youth leadership circles.
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